African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)

Delicious sounding recipe that uses beef in place of elephant! Posted for 'Zaar World Tour II.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons  oil, divided
• 2  lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 4  medium onions, sliced
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 5 -6  cups water
• 1  teaspoon  red pepper (or less, to taste)
• 3⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup chunky peanut butter
•  peas and carrots (optional)
•  steamed rice
•  hot sauce

Directions

1. In a large heavy kettle, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
2. Roll beef cubes in flour, then brown in hot oil.
3. While this is cooking, add nutmeg and chili powder.
4. When meat is browned, add onion, garlic, water, red pepper to taste, and tomato sauce.
5. Simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
6. If desired, add carrots and peas while stew is simmering.
7. A few minutes before serving, heat peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil (this can be done in the microwave).
8. Stir peanut butter mixture into beef stew over low heat.
9. Let simmer 15 minutes, until peanut butter is absorbed.
10. Serve over steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.